Panasonic TXL32X15ES Operating instructions

Operating Instructions

LCD Television

Model No. TX-L32X15E

TX-L32X15ES

Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.

The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.

English

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Notice for DVB functions

Any functions related to DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) will work in areas where 

DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital terrestrial broadcasting are

received or where DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC

(H.264)) digital cable services

are supplied.

Consult your local dealer with coverage areas or your cable provider to access.

DVB functions may not be available in some countries.



Some functions may not be available in some countries. 

Some functions may not be available with some cable provider. 

This TV has the capability for DVB specifications. But future DVB services cannot 

be guaranteed.

Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-

Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.

Quick Start Guide

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Contents

Be Sure to Read

Safety Precautions  ············································ 4

(Warning / Caution)

Notes

 ································································· 5

Maintenance

 ······················································ 5

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options  ········· 6

Identifying Controls  ············· 8

Basic Connection  ············· 10

Auto Setup  ························ 12

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

Watching TV  ···················································· 14

Using TV Guide

 ··············································· 18

Viewing Teletext

 ··············································· 20

Watching External inputs

 ································· 22

How to Use Menu Functions

 ··························· 24

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Advanced Features

Retuning from Setup Menu  ····························· 30

Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB)

 ················ 32

Tuning and Editing Channels (Analogue)

 ········ 34

Child Lock

 ························································ 36

Input Labels

 ····················································· 37

Using Common Interface

 ································· 38

Shipping Condition

 ·········································· 39

Updating the TV Software

 ······························· 40

How to Use VIERA TOOLS

 ····························· 41

Viewing from SD Card

 ····································· 42

(VIERA IMAGE VIEWER)

Displaying PC Screen on TV

 ··························· 45

Link Functions

 ················································ 46

(Q-Link / VIERA Link)

External Equipment

 ········································· 54

FAQs, etc.

Technical Information  ······································ 56

FAQs

 ······························································· 61

Specifications

 ·················································· 63

Licence

 ···························································· 64

media excitement

Enjoy rich multi-media

Camcorder

Amplifier with

Speaker system

VCR

DVD player

DVD Recorder

Personal

computer

Set top box

SD Card

Up to 60,000 hours LCD Panel Lifetime

The LCD display panel used in the 2009 VIERA TV

range is rated for up to 60,000 hours.



This measurement is based on the time taken for the brightness of

the panel to reduce to half of it’s maximum level.

The time taken to reach this level may vary depending on the image

content and the environment where the TV is used.

Image retention and malfunctions are not taken into account.

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Safety Precautions

Warning

Handling the mains plug and lead

Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.)



Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. 

Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.) 

Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.) 

Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet. 

Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object. 

Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it. 

Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead. 

Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet. 

If you find any

abnormality,

remove the mains plug

immediately!

AC 220-240 V

50 Hz

Power source

This TV is designed to operate on 220-240 V, 

50 Hz AC.

Do not remove covers

NEVER modify the TV yourself

(High-voltage components may cause serious

electrical shock.)

Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are



accessible when it is removed. There are no user

serviceable parts inside.

Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your



local Panasonic dealer.

Do not expose to rain or

excessive moisture

To prevent damage which might result in electric 

shock or fire, do not expose this TV to rain or

excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed

to dripping or splashing water and objects filled with

liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of

or above the TV.

Do not expose to direct sunlight

and other sources of heat

Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other 

sources of heat. To prevent fire never place any

type of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV.

Do not place foreign objects

inside the TV

Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV through 

the air vents (fire or electrical shock may result).

Do not place the TV on sloped

or unstable surfaces

The TV may fall off or tip over. 

Use only the dedicated

pedestals / mounting equipment

Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures may 

make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask

your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.

Use approved pedestals / mounts (p. 6).



Do not allow children to handle

SD Card

As with a small object, SD Card can be swallowed 

by young children. Please remove SD Card

immediately after use.

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Caution

When cleaning the TV, remove the 

mains plug

Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. 

When the TV is not going to be used for 

a long period of time, remove the mains plug

To prevent fall and injury, remove TV from its

 xed wall position when it is no longer in use

This TV will still consume some power even in the Off 

mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a

live socket outlet.

Remove the mains plug from the wall socket before



connecting or disconnecting leads.

Allow sufficient space around the TV for 

radiated heat

Minimum distance

When using the pedestal, keep the space between the



bottom of the TV and the surface where the TV is set.

In case of using Wall-hanging bracket, follow the manual of it. 

Do not block the rear air vents 

Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains,



etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical shock

.

Do not expose your ears to excessive 

volume from the headphones

Irreversible damage can be caused. 

Notes

Auto power standby function 

If no signal is received and no operation is 

performed in Analogue TV mode for 30 minutes,

the TV will automatically go to standby mode.

Keep the TV away from these types 

of equipment

Electronic equipment 

In particular, do not place video equipment near

the TV (electromagnetic interference may distort

images / sound).

Equipment with an infrared sensor



This TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect

operation of other equipment).

Transport only in upright position 

Maintenance

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panel

Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth.

Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutral

detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water). Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is

dry.

Caution

The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged. 

Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard object.

Take care not to subject the surface to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances (this may



degrade surface quality).

Cabinet, Pedestal

Regular care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth.

Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent.

Then, wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth.

Caution

Take care not to subject the TV’s surfaces to detergent (a liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure). 

Take care not to subject surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances (this may 

deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint).

Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time.



Mains plug

Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock.)

10

(cm)

6

Accessories / Options

This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by 

young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

Installing / removing remote’s batteries

1

Pull

open

Hook

2

Note the correct

polarity (+ or -)

Close

Caution

Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. 

Do not mix old and new batteries. 

Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries). 

Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. 

Do not burn or breakup batteries. 

Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Remote Control 

N2QAYB000328 

V

I

E

R

A

T

O

L

S

EXIT

DIRECT TV REC

ASPECT

OPTION

RETURN

TEXT

PROGRAMME

REC

STTL

INDEX HOLD

MENU

N

INPUT

TV

V

I

E

R

A

L

i

n

k

G

U

I

D

E

TV AV

Batteries for the 

Remote Control (2)

R6 (UM3) 

Clamper  Cleaning cloth 

(TX-L32X15E)

Operating Instructions 

Pan European Guarantee Card 

Pedestal  Assembly screw 

for Pedestal (4)

M4 × 10

Optional accessories

Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase

the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details,

please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual.

Wall-hanging bracket

TY-WK3L2RW 

WARNING!

Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount the unit yourself will be done at the risk of the 

consumer. Any damage resulting from not having a professional installer mount your unit will void your

warranty.

Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.



Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and product damage.

Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as spotlights, floodlights or halogen lights) which



typically give off high heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts.

Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in



the wall before hanging bracket.

Accessories / Options 

Quick Start Guide

7

Attaching the pedestal

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.



Caution

Do not use any other TV and displays.

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.



Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.

If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest



Panasonic dealer immediately.

During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

If insufficient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be



strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Ensure that the TV does not fall over.

If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and personal



injury may result.

Two or more people are required to install and remove the TV.

If two or more people are not present, the TV may be dropped, and personal injury may result.



Securing the TV 

Use only the supplied assembly screws to fasten securely.

Make sure that the screws are securely tightened. 

Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface. 

Arrow mark

Foam mat or

thick soft cloth

Holes for pedestal installation

8

SD CARD

HDMI 3

AV3

R

L

V

S-V

Accessories / Options

Changes the

input mode

Headphones

jack (p. 54)

CI Slot

(p. 38)

HDMI3 terminal

(p. 54)

TV

Identifying Controls

C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor

•

Senses brightness to adjust picture quality in “Eco mode”

in Picture Menu (p. 26)

Mains power On / Off switch

•

Switch On to turn on the TV or turn

the TV to standby mode by the remote control

Recording LED

•

Standby for Direct TV Recording :orange

Increases or decreases the programme position

by one. When a function is already displayed,

press to increase or decrease the selected

function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On.

Function select

•

Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness /

Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto

Setup (p. 30 and p. 31)

SD Card slot

(p. 42)

AV3 terminals

(p. 54)

Power LED

•

Standby: red

On: green

•

When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command.

Remote control signal receiver

Using the clamper

Rear of the TV

To tighten:

To loosen:

Keep

the knob

pressed

•

Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image).

•

Fix cables with clampers as necessary.

•

When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly manual to  x cables.

•

Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver

and remote control.

Identifying Controls 

Accessories / Options 

Quick Start Guide

TV

EXIT

DIRECT TV REC

ASPECT

OPTION

RETURN

TEXT

PROGRAMME

STTL

INDEX HOLD

MENU

N

INPUT

TV AV

REC

9

Remote Control

Cursor buttons

Makes selections and adjustments 

Standby On / Off switch

Switches TV On or Off standby 

Sound Mute

Switches sound mute On or Off 

Aspect (p. 16)

Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection list



Also possible by pressing this button 

repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect

Channel Up / Down

Selects channel in sequence 

Teletext (p. 20)

Switches to teletext mode



OK

Confirms selections and choices 

Press after selecting channel positions 

to quickly change channel

Connected equipment operations

(p. 23 and p. 52)

Volume Up / Down

Channel / Programme Information

(p. 15)

Displays channel and programme information



VIERA Link Menu (p. 50)

Accesses VIERA Link Menu



Index (p. 21)

Returns to the teletext index page



(teletext mode)

Coloured buttons

Used for the selection, navigation and 

operation of various functions

Exit

Returns to the normal viewing screen 

Numeric buttons

Changes channel and teletext pages 

Sets characters 

When in Standby mode, switches TV On 

Guide (p. 18)

Displays TV Guide



Option Menu (p. 17)

Easy setting for viewing and sound options



Main Menu (p. 24)

Press to access Picture, Sound and



Setup Menus

Subtitles (p. 16)

Displays subtitles



Input mode selection

TV - switches DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue 

mode (p. 14)

AV - switches to AV input mode from Input



Selection list (p. 22)

VIERA IMAGE VIEWER (p. 42)

Switches to SD Card viewing mode



Return

Returns to the previous menu / page 

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 15) 

Holds the current teletext page 

(teletext mode) (p. 20)

Normalise (p. 24)

Resets picture and sound settings to their



default levels

Direct TV Recording (p. 48 and p. 50)

Records programme immediately in



DVD Recorder / VCR with Q-Link or

VIERA Link connection

Surround (p. 27)

Switches Surround sound



VIERA TOOLS (p. 41)

Displays some special feature icons and



accesses easily

PC

COMPONENT

AUDIO

IN

AUDIO

OUT

Y

P

B

P

R

L

R

L

R

2

1

RF OUT

RF IN

PC

COMPONENT

AUDIO

IN

AUDIO

OUT

Y

P

B

P

R

L

R

L

R

2

1

10

Cable Cable

Basic Connection

External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.

Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.

Example 1

Connecting aerial

Example 2

Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

Note

Connect to the TV’s AV1 / AV2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 48). 

For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3) by using 

HDMI cable (p. 54).

Q-Link connection

 p. 46

VIERA Link connection

 p. 46 and p. 47

Read the manual of the equipment too.



Mains lead

Fully wired

SCART cable

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF cable

Terrestrial

aerial

Terrestrial

aerial

Rear of the TV Rear of the TV

RF cable

AC 220-240 V

50 Hz

AC 220-240 V

50 Hz

RF cable

Basic Connection 

Quick Start Guide

RF OUT

RF IN

RF OUT

RF IN

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

PC

COMPONENT

AUDIO

IN

AUDIO

OUT

Y

P

B

P

R

L

R

L

R

2

1

11

Cable

Example 3

Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

DVD Recorder

or VCR

Terrestrial

aerial

Mains lead

Rear of the TV

Satellite receiver

AC 220-240 V

50 Hz

RF cable

Fully wired

SCART cable

Fully wired

SCART cable

Fully wired HDMI

compliant cable

RF cable

DIRECT TV REC

ASPECT

N

INPUT

TV AV

OPTION

TEXT STTL

INDEX HOLD

PROGRAMME

RETURN

MENU

TV

EXIT

12

Auto Setup

Search and store TV channels automatically.

These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. 

Please complete connections (p. 10 and p. 11) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before 

starting Auto Setup. For details of settings for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.

1

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

2

Select the language

Menüsprache

Nederlands

Português

Español

Italiano

Français

English

Deutsch

Latviešu

Slovenšina

Hrvatski

Lietuvi

eesti keel

Srpski

Român



Slovenina

Magyar

eština

Polski



Türkçe

Suomi

Norsk

Svenska

Dansk

select

set

3

Select your country

Country

Italy

France

Austria

Germany

Hungary

Czech

Slovakia

Poland

Finland

Norway

Sweden

Denmark

Malta

Switzerland

Portugal

Spain

Slovenia

Lithuania

Estonia

E.Eu

Turkey

Andorra Greece

Netherlands

Belgium

Luxembourg

select

set

Auto Setup starts

Auto Setup will start to search for TV 

channels and store them.

The sorted channel order depends upon

the TV signal, the broadcasting system

and reception conditions.

Sending Preset Data

Please wait!

Remote control unavailable

0% 100%

If Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technology 

(p. 48) compatible recorder is connected,

channel, language, country / region

settings are automatically downloaded to

the recorder.

If downloading has failed, you can



download later by the menu item.

“Download” (p. 28)

4

Select “Home”

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

set

select

Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.

To check channel list at-a-glance 

“Using TV Guide” (p. 18 and p. 19)

To edit channels



“Tuning and Editing Channels”

(p. 32 - 35)

Auto Setup 

Quick Start Guide

13

Using the On Screen Displays

Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.

How to use remote control



Move the cursor / select the menu item

Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from

a range of options

Access the menu / store settings after

adjustments have been made or options

have been set

RETURN

Return to the previous menu

MENU

Open the main menu

EXIT

Exit the menu system and return to the

normal viewing screen

ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box - Operation guide 

(example: Sound Menu)

Select

EXIT

Change

RETURN

Mode Music

Bass

Treble

Balance

Headphone Volume

Surround Off

Volume Correction

Speaker Distance to Wall

Over 30cm

MPX Stereo

Sound Menu 1/2

Stereo

Page up

Page down

0

11

0

Operation guide will help you.

Auto Setup varies depending on the country you select 

DVB-C Network ID Selection 

(if you select “Sweden”)

Region Selection 

(if you select “Finland”)

Search Mode 

(

if you select

“Sweden” or “Finland”

)

DVB-C Network ID Selection

Network ID Network Name

Searching

Region Selection

Tampere

Eurajoki

Turku

Helsinki

Koli

Kuopio

Mikkeli

Jyväskylä

Lapua

Anjalankoski

Lahti

Rovaniemi

Oulu

Search Mode

All Channels Free Channels

select mode

set

select network

set

select region

set

Analogue Auto Setup  DVB-T Auto Setup 

(

if you select a country

except “Portugal”, “Poland”,

“Hungary” and “E.Eu”

)

DVB-C Auto Setup 

(

if you select

“Sweden” or “Finland”

)

Auto Setup

CH 29

CH Channel Name

CH 33

Analogue: 2

Searching

This will take about 3 minutes.

Scan

CH 2 H: 21 4199

Auto Setup - DVB-T and Analogue

CH Channel Name Type Quality

Searching

This will take about 6 minutes.

Free TV: 4 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Data: 0

Analogue Scan CH 2 H: 21 4199

DVB-T Scan CH 5 69

Analogue: 0

62 CBBC Channel Free TV 10

62 BBC Radio Wales Free TV 10

62 E4 Free TV 10

62 Cartoon Nwk Free TV 10

DVB-C Auto Setup

Analogue Scan 21 68

No. Channel Name Type Quality

Searching

This will take about 3 minutes.

Progress 0% 100%

Free TV: 3 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0

1 CBBC Channel Free TV 10

2 BBC Radio Wales Free TV 10

3 E4 Free TV 10

If you select “Shop” by mistake 

Return to viewing environment selection by

pressing the RETURN button.

Select “Home”

Auto Setup is complete

Automatic Demo

Off On

RETURN

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

If you set to “Off” or “On” in this menu the 

TV will be in “Shop” viewing environment.

To return to “Home” viewing environment

initialise all settings by accessing

Shipping Condition.

“Shipping Condition” (p. 39)

select

set

Note

If tuning has failed  “Auto Setup” (p. 30 and p. 31)

To initialize all settings

 “Shipping Condition” (p. 39)

If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On



with Mains power On / Off switch.

DIRECT TV REC

N

AV

TEXT

INDEX

PROGRAMME

RETURN

MENU

TV

EXIT

INPUT

TV

ASPECT

OPTION

STTL

HOLD

14

Watching TV

Select a channel using Information banner  (p. 15)

Possible to confirm the channel name and programme before changing channels.

Display Information banner if it is

not displayed

While the banner is displayed,

select the channel

select channel

watch

Possible to set display timeout in 

“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 29).

Select a channel using TV Guide  (p. 18)

Possible to confirm the TV Guide (EPG or Channel List) before changing channels.

This function may not be available in some countries.



Display TV Guide Select the channel

select

watch

1

Turn power on

(Press for about 1 second)

Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 8) 

2

Select the mode

TV Selection

DVB-C

DVB-T

Analogue

TV

watch

select

The selectable modes vary depending on the country you select (p. 12). 

If “TV Selection” menu is not displayed, press the TV button to switch the 

mode.

1 BBC ONE WALES

20:35

Coronation Street

20 : 00 - 20 : 55

Now

For info press

Change category

All DVB-T Channels

Information banner appears whenever you select a

channel

For details

 p. 15

Also possible to select the mode pressing the TV button repeatedly on the



remote control or side panel of the TV. (p. 8)

3

Select a channel

up

down

or

To select a more than two-digit channel 

position number, e.g. 399

To select from the Channel List



All DVB-T Channels

Cartoon Nwk

BBC Radio Wales

BBC ONE Wales

BBC Radio Cymru

BBC THREE

BBCi

CBBC Channel

6

7

1

8

2

3

4

watch

select channel

Note

To watch pay-TV 

“Using Common

Interface”

(p. 38)

Volume

Watching TV 

Viewing

15

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture

HOLD

Display Information banner

1 ZDF

20:35Radio

Coronation Street

20 : 00 - 20 : 55

Now

For info press

Change category

All DVB-T Channels

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